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Water, sewerage, stormwater, electricity and telephone services are available and
connected to the property.

The land slopes down to the front at approximately 4% and there are no significant
trees on the site.

A Detail and Contour Plan of the property is contained in Appendix A of this Report.



3.     PROPOSAL

It is intended that the existing dwelling house is removed and a 2- storey commercial
building is constructed. The proposed building comprises 3 shops on the ground
floor with a use area of 210m2 and 3 offices on the first floor with a use area 220m2.

The maximum height of the building is 117.3 (AHD); which is a maximum of 7.95m
above the natural ground surface.

The proposed building will be constructed at the northern end of the property; with
access to the shops directly off the Emerald Street footpath and access to the offices
located at the rear of the building. A lift is located at the south-west corner of the
building for access to the first floor.

All carparking will be provided at the rear of the property with vehicular access
directly from Wimmers Lane. It is intended to provide 23 car spaces, including a
person with disability space, bicycle spaces and a loading bay. Ingress and egress
from the car parking area is possible in a forward direction. A bin area and wash bay
are located adjacent to the loading area.

It is proposed that 10% of the site be landscaped; in particular with buffer strips along
the sides of the car parking area.

The Proposal Plans of the Development are contained within Appendix B of this
Report.



4.     PLANNING SCHEME CODES

A Shop is contained within the definition of “Retail Business - Type 2 Shop & Salon”
in The Noosa Plan Scheme as:

       The use of premises for an activity that is generally found in a shopping
       complex, strip or centre. The use includes shop, hairdressing salon,
       appliance repairs, alterations, dry cleaning and a café with dining facilities for
       up to 10 people.

An Office is contained within the definition of “Commercial Business – Type 1 Office”
in the Noosa Plan Scheme as:

       The use of premises for a commercial business conducted in an office
       environment. The use includes a bank, professional office, travel agent,
       and estate sales office.



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